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NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)

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DESCRIPTION:
A full time, one year program designed to train Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the safe handling and application of radioactive materials for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the medical field. Some rotations in the last semester may be in the evening.

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Fall

CAMPUS: Airport

 


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This is an advanced certificate program. Admittance is limited to only those who meet the specific admissions criteria below. Interview selection by the NMT Interview Committee is mandatory for acceptance. Admittance is limited and is based on current market demand for nuclear medicine technologists.

In addition to the outlined categories of eligible applicants, ALL applicants MUST have recent college credits (3 - 5 years) in algebra, statistics, chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology. Applicants with required course work older than 3 - 5 years may still be considered based upon life experience and/or validation courses.

Specific admission criteria for entry into the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program include:

Associate of Science with registration/certification or eligibility in radiologic technology, medical technology, nursing or other clinical health sciences field

OR

A Bachelor’s of Science Degree in radiologic technology, medical technology, nursing, physics, biological sciences or chemistry.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 39 semester hours is required for graduation. All students in the program must submit an application for graduation. A minimum grade of "C" must be maintained on all Nuclear Medicine courses.

PROGRAM NOTES:

  1. Prospective students MUST attend REQUIRED nuclear medicine information session when invited.
  2. Two clinical observations are required (1/2 day each) one of which must take place at a primary clinical affiliate. These must be completed before an admission interview with the NMT Interview Committee can be scheduled.
  3. Emotional and physical ability to carry out normal activities of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist as determined by physical examination and completion of a personal health history. (Refer to the Health Science and Nursing Technical Standards.)
  4. Upon acceptance students must complete Health Form, criminal background check, and drug screening prior to program entry.
  5. Students must receive Hepatitis B Antibody serial injections (at their own expense) or provide proof of previously received vaccination and/or positive titer results of the Hepatitis B antibody.
  6. Students are required to purchase white uniforms and lab coats to wear during their clinical rotations. (See Dress Code - NMT Policy and Procedure Handbook)
  7. Students are required to purchase malpractice insurance each semester. (Available from MTC at approximate cost of $4.00)
  8. Students must show proof of current CPR certification.
  9. Students are responsible for their own transportation to class and to clinical affiliates throughout the program.
  10. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the NMTCB and ARRT(N) certifying exams.
  11. For probation, suspension, and dismissal policies, see NMT Policy and Procedures Manual and MTC Catalog.
  12. For Academic progression policies, see MTC Catalog and NMT Policy and Procedures Manual.
  13. Students who are accepted without extensive health care experience will be required to complete NMT 100 - Preparation for Clinic during the summer prior to beginning professional courses
  14. For additional information contact either the Career Services or Nuclear Medicine Technology Office for a detailed information pack or visit the Nuclear Medicine Technology web page. external link

 

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Program Requirements
Course Prerequisite
NMT 101 Introduction To Nuclear Medicine ADMISSION TO PROGRAM
NMT 102 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I ADMISSION TO PROGRAM
NMT 103 Nuclear Medicine Physics ADMISSION TO PROGRAM
NMT 104 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II NMT 102 with minimum grade of C
NMT 105 Quality Assurance Methodology NMT 103 with minimum grade of C
NMT 106 Nuclear Medicine Procedures III NMT 104 with minimum grade of C
NMT 107 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation NMT 103 with minimum grade of C
NMT 109 Special Topics In Nuclear Medicine NMT 105 with minimum grade of C
NMT 150 Applied Nuclear Medicine I ADMISSION TO PROGRAM
NMT 151 Applied Nuclear Medicine II NMT 150 with minimum grade of C
NMT 152 Applied Nuclear Medicine III NMT 151 with minimum grade of C

 
Required Preparatory Courses
General Education/Preparatory Courses
Course Prerequisite
BIO 210 Anatomy And Physiology I RDG 100 (BIO 100, 101 or 110, ENG 101 recommended)
BIO 211 Anatomy And Physiology II BIO 210
ENG 101 English Composition I ENG 100 & RDG 100
ENG 102 English Composition II ENG 101
CPT 101 Introduction To Computers RDG 100
CHM 101
OR
CHM 105
OR
CHM 110		 General Chemistry I
 
General Organic and Biochemistry
 
College Chemistry I		 RDG 100 & MAT 101or MAT 155
 
RDG 100 & MAT 101or MAT 155
 
RDG 100 & MAT 102
MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra MAT 101
AHS 102 Medical Terminology RDG 100 & ENG 100
PSY 201 General Psychology RDG 100, ENG 032

10/22/09


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